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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Hagush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Iron has chosen Slippin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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146 lbs
17 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ruslan Hagush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, John The Iron!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Iron tries to clinch up.
The Iron gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Iron pulls Hagush in close to prevent any damage.
The Iron trying to control the position.
The Iron keeping full guard, as Hagush tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Iron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Iron told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagush postures up in The Iron's guard and throws a big left but The Iron blocks it.
Hagush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hagush landing with the ground and pound.
Hagush trying to control the position from guard on top but The Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron wants to stand up but Hagush is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hagush avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Iron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hagush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hagush throws a big right hand that misses.
The Iron pulls Hagush in to control the position.
Hagush throws a big elbow that misses.
The Iron controls Hagush momentarily but Hagush frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Iron is on top in guard.
The Iron postures up.
The Iron passes Hagush's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hagush tries to roll over but The Iron keeps him under control.
Hagush trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hagush wants to get back to full guard.
The Iron is keen to just control but Hagush is a slippery customer.
Hagush might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hagush gets full guard.
The Iron wants to pass the guard but Hagush is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagush looking for a sweep. Not yet Hagush, not yet.
Hagush is adopting a defensive guard.
Hagush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Iron throws a big elbow that misses.
Hagush being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Iron has closed the distance and engaged Hagush in a clinch.
The Iron scores with a shot to the side of Hagush's head.
Hagush tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hagush changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Iron fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hagush shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Hagush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagush throws a series of punches but The Iron avoids them all with ease.
The Iron drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hagush wants to control but The Iron postures up.
The Iron is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hagush knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hagush is trying to improve his position.
The Iron tries for a kimura but Hagush is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hagush dodges the ground and pound from The Iron.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Iron dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hagush.
Nice takedown defense from Hagush. No joy for The Iron on that attempt.
The Iron fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hagush appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Iron has managed to clinch.
The Iron avoiding damage.
The Iron works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hagush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Iron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hagush is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Iron to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Hagush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Iron scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hagush jumps guard but The Iron turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The Iron lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hagush wants to take the fight to the mat but The Iron manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron is looking for a takedown.
The Iron has Hagush pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Iron pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hagush tumbling to the mat - The Iron dives into Hagush's guard.
The Iron trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Iron preventing the sweep.
Hagush is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hagush trying to control the action but The Iron is working from the bottom.
Hagush looks to land a strike but The Iron avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hagush is looking to work some ground and pound but The Iron has wrist control.
Hagush stopping the sweep attempt from The Iron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hagush wants to control from the top but The Iron keeps moving.
The Iron controlling Hagush's posture.
Hagush content to stall in guard here.
The Iron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hagush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
John The Iron has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Iron pulls Hagush in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagush throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hagush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hagush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Iron is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hagush postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Iron moves into the clinch.
Hagush has dropped down and is working for a takedown. The Iron is trying to keep an underhook but Hagush manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The Iron gets full guard.
The Iron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hagush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hagush wants to control from the top but The Iron keeps moving.
The Iron is looking for a triangle but Hagush pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Iron preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hagush throws an elbow that misses. The Iron uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hagush's guard. Nice move by The Iron!
Hagush seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The Iron trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Iron advances position into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Iron advances nicely into full mount.
Hagush wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by The Iron.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Iron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The Iron tries for a takedown but Hagush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hagush fails with a takedown attempt.
The Iron closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Iron tries for a takedown. No joy.
A body shot lands from The Iron.
The Iron gets through Hagush's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Iron working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Iron misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Iron misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from The Iron on the inside.
The Iron gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The Iron missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hagush wants to control but The Iron is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagush is trying to get back to full guard.
Hagush is refusing to be controlled, as The Iron sits in half guard.
Hagush flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The Iron lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Iron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hagush controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The Iron thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Iron not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hagush wants to control but The Iron is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruslan Hagush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Iron content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Iron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hagush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Iron drops an elbow to the side of Hagush's head.
The Iron wants to take a breather but Hagush is having none of it.
Hagush looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Iron tries to clinch up.
Hagush attempts a counter takedown but The Iron avoids it well and moves away.
Hagush dives in for a single leg takedown but The Iron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Iron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hagush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Hagush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Iron shoots in for a takedown but Hagush shows good takedown defense.
The Iron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hagush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Iron throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hagush's waist but Hagush gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Iron off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Iron scores with a takedown into Hagush's guard.
John The Iron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hagush keeping full guard, as The Iron tries to pass.
Hagush is trying to control the position but The Iron postures up.
The Iron advances position into side control!
Hagush taking punishment in the form of punches.
The Iron wants to control but Hagush is keeping him busy.
Hagush struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Iron in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The Iron tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Iron has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hagush struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from The Iron are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hagush is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John The Iron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Iron winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John The Iron!
A victorious John The Iron thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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